what 's the best way to sit the english sc? (1 Viewer)

[bettina44]

a)do the test backwards
b)read the text then answer the questions
c)skim the text then read the question
d)read the questions first then read the text
e)do the questiona s you read
f)do the paper in chronological order
g)other(what do you think?)

 

[Kujah]

b) and f).

Depends on the person really.

 

[eliseliselise]

ooh what a fascinating question!!

well id say D coz, otherwise, when its a 35773964896837 page long "short" story, you lose yourself in it and then have to trawl though the 35773964896837 pages to find the answer to the question that you read after having read the 35773964896837 pages which was probably in the first line anyway.

or A, coz thatd be funny and ud probably fail. like if you read each word backwards!! ahah!! has anyone ever done the SC upside down?!?! HAHA!!! or written 90degrees the wrong way in an english essay?!?! HAHAHA.

itll be cool to see what others say 'bout this!

 

[bettina44]

or A, coz thatd be funny and ud probably fail. like if you read each word backwards!!

lol what i meant by doing the test bakwards is by doing the writing section first then doing the multiple choice bit

 

[kaz1]

i read the questions first then read the text because then you find the answers more quickly

 

[Kujah]

Remember, use reading time effectively to plan how you're going to tackle this exam.

 

[themarvelboy]

a)do the test backwards

You shouldnt because the multiple choice provides ideas on what you could write for the last section because the whole test is under a particular theme.

b)read the text then answer the questions

Theres no need to actually read for multiple choice or short answer unless you are stuck at the text types because of the reason i said for a. It is based on a quote or something, and they're not gonna ask you what is this text about? Skim it so you know the tone and basic features of the text. But you dont have to read the whole thing, as my practice test's multiple choice things were about 20 pages long to read excluding questions.

c)skim the text then read the question

You dont have to skim it all, just get the basic idea of the text for multiple choice. Refer to the quotes when they tell you to, and know your techniques such as easily identifying persuasive language.

d)read the questions first then read the text

read the question twice and be sure with the answer. Dont waste time thinking is it right or wrong? Remember, you dont have to read the whole text.

e)do the questiona s you read

You must do all of them. They are easy. It might ask you to identify something like: 'Identify what technique is used to make people feel desirible.' The answer would be "Inclusive language has been used to make the people feel desirable.' Inclusive language="you" "your"

Remember to answer in full sentences

f)do the paper in chronological order

Do the things you find easy first, so then you can focus majority of time on other sections.

g)other(what do you think?)

Do half the multiple choice and then do the 10 mark text type and then finish the muliple choice and short answer and then text types

 

[wrong_turn]

you know...turning up at the exam would be good and also sitting in the right direction would also be a good idea. you know its so hard...